What is something you have never been able to cook well?

[TrueConfection]

I really enjoy cooking and baking. However, there is one war I've been fighting and I've lost most of the battles... Turkey gravy. I have not mastered it, but it's edible. What do you struggle to make well?

Ok... my gravy was never this bad, but you get the idea.

[DonkeyDan]

I don't know, I don't want to blow my own trumpet, but I'm pretty good at most things in the kitchen, and I not only talking food 😉
The one thing I used to struggle with was getting fluffy omelettes, that were cooked all the way through and on top without being burnt on the bottom, then I discovered frying pan lids, now my omelettes are light and fluffy and cooked properly.
Oh and I still buy puff pastry, because its just so much hassle making it, and honestly the store stuff is better than I can make it.

[TrueConfection]

I struggled with omelettes for a while too. I agree with you about the puff pastry. It cones out puffy and fresh tasting.

[DonkeyDan]

What is it with the turkey gravy that you have trouble with? What happens to it?

[TrueConfection]

It's too thin. It stays too thin while I'm trying to thicken it with cornstarch/meizana. Then it cools and I have gel. I've learned to thicken and let it cool as I go and just hope and pray for a good constancy. By then, 30 minutes or more have passed and I just need to get it in the table. I told you, it's a war.

[DonkeyDan]

What do you use to make it? Are you making from scratch or from a jar?

[TrueConfection]

Scratch. I make the stock from the giblets and neck, then usethe stock and pan drippings with seasonings (and a little bourbon). I only use a little of the fat from the drippings. Maybe more fat is needed?

[DonkeyDan]

Maybe leave the thickening right to the last minute then, reheat to a gentle simmer, and a couple of minutes before getting it to the table add the cornscarch and whisk it in the pan while on a high heat. You do mix the cornstarch with cold water before adding it yes?

[TrueConfection]

Yes, I mix the cornstarch with cold water. I like your idea of reheating it at the last minute. Maybe I could thicken it, let it cool, then heat it up again so it's ready at the same time as the rest of the food. I don't know why I haven't thought of that.

[DonkeyDan]

Having everything finish at the same time is the biggest challenge in cooking I'm sure, just like in the bedroom 🤣

[TrueConfection]

LOL! You're on a roll today!!!

[DonkeyDan]

Thanks for the MHO ♥️

[ArrowheadSW]

I am not that much of a cook. But I've never been able to cook dry beans "just right". Either they are not cooked enough, or they are soggy. I have friends who can cook them well no problem.

[TrueConfection]

Those can be tricky.

[WhatTheHeckkkk]

Fried chicken. I’m from the south and it’s a classic here… But for some damn reason, I cannot cook it. No matter how many times I read the recipe, have someone hover over me, and watch cooking videos on it… I just can’t do it.. I always fail. It always turns out gross or raw.

[TrueConfection]

What about the waffles? 😋

[WhatTheHeckkkk]

Waffles on the other hand, they’re easy to make 😆

[dustybiker]

There was a running joke in my house that I always walk away from bagels.. but they seem to take longer to cook, so I try to get things down while waiting. And I like them on the darker honey side.. I have since stopped so this.

[TrueConfection]

Bagels are a good one for this topic! That darn bagel setting on my toaster doesn't seem to make a difference either.

[dustybiker]

So true!

[dustybiker]

Thank you for mhg.

[SamA_nold]

I don’t know about it being “not well”, but pasta. It’s either too crisp, or just downright slippery.

[TrueConfection]

Pasta is a popular one in terms of hitting the mark.

[melanieeeB]

Turkish rice (pilav) sometimes it's okay, mostly it's not perfect but eatable.. but I can cook everything else tho

[TrueConfection]

I have never tried pilav. I'll look it up.

[Dinklex3]

Rice.
If i don't have a rice cooker i tend to fuck it up.

[TrueConfection]

That's never fun to clean up. 😬

[Razp_Sorbet]

Nothing really... I'm good at following recipes. I fuck up sometimes but haven't fucked up majorly in a longggg time.

[TrueConfection]

Sweet

[exitseven]

I don't now. I have 5 or 6 things that I can make and I stick with what I know.

[TrueConfection]

Is there something you wish you could make really well?

[exitseven]

I have pretty basic tastes. I make fried fish and chicken with hand cut French fries, Waffles and scrambled eggs and I make the best hamburgers from ground sirloin. I made an awesome rib roast a few moths ago.

[TrueConfection]

Wow! Those are an impressive 5 or 6 things!

[exitseven]

thanks. I think I am boring but I cook what I like.

[888theGreat]

leave the cooking to me I think . Is your husband like 140 pounds?

[TrueConfection]

No. I can cook and bake, but that turkey gravy and I don't get along. I can make gravy from scratch with seasonings, but if I try to make it fromturkey drippings it turns out so-so. Can you make good gravy?

[888theGreat]

sure I am all that and the biscuits

[TrueConfection]

Woohoo! I'll be inviting you over next Thanksgiving!

[desidoll]

I cook and bake too. I figure that I am bad at things related to meringue.

[Manab]

I am really good at cooking and new recipes are always hard but with each practice, you learn what went wrong.

[Yellovv]

I am good at cooking foods, specially roast dinners, I recommend you to use Bisto classic gravy on chicken or Lamb, working really well...

[Lucy68]

Popcorn i ALWAYS end up burning it

[TrueConfection]

Do you make out on the stove or microwave?

[Lucy68]

Microwave

[TrueConfection]

Ooo... That's a horrible smell. 😂

[Lucy68]

Tell me about it that's why I only buy the Smart Foods Popcorn in a bag 😂😅

[TrueConfection]

I love the white cheddar! Yummo!

[watercolor_lions]

Chinese stir fry... I'm Chinese...

[NathanDavis]

I ask... till I get it right

[DizzyDesii]

Ground beef

[TrueConfection]

Do you mean chopped in a pan with seasonings?

[DizzyDesii]

Nah like bunch together as a hamburger

[TrueConfection]

I just buy the Bubba Burger patties. 😋

[DizzyDesii]

I prefer the Ball Park premade grilled patties

[TrueConfection]

Already grilled? That's one step closer to the plate. 😂

[DizzyDesii]

Lol basically its got that grilled taste but we put Em back on the grill haha

[TrueConfection]

Oh, ok. 😂😂😂

[jamesgoldman]

Meringue

[TrueConfection]

Those stiff peaks!!! 😡

[TedDyd20]

Cakes.

[TrueConfection]

What happens when you bake a cake?

[TedDyd20]

It gets hard on the sides rest is usually fine

[TrueConfection]

Just cut them off and frost. 😂

[TedDyd20]

Ah. No. I don't do frosted cakes. I do cakes without frosting with dried fruits long-soaked in rum or whiskey.

[TrueConfection]

Mmmmm!!!

[AndrésC64]

Food

[TrueConfection]

Oh no!

[Staximus]

Hash browns

[TrueConfection]

It's tough to get those perfect just when the omelette is ready to plate. 😋

[Staximus]

I have fucked up hash browns so many times. I can cook almost anything, but my hash browns are terrible. I just cook tater tots instead now hahaha

[TrueConfection]

😂😂😂

[Edward02]

Portuguese Cod

[TrueConfection]

I never had that, but I love fish.

[Cringe]

Everything

[devoygf]

noodles